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Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
AI videos push Combs trial misinformation, researchers say
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Around two dozen YouTube channels are pumping out AI-generated videos with false claims about music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs's sex trafficking trial, racking up millions of views and profiting from misinformation, researchers flood of false content threatens to distort public perception of the musician's seven-week New York trial, where jurors were deliberating Tuesday to ascertain whether he acted as the ringleader of a criminal organization that facilitated coercive sex marathons with sensational AI-driven channels have amassed nearly 70 million views from roughly 900 videos about Combs over the past year, according to data compiled by Indicator, a US publication investigating digital videos typically feature AI-generated thumbnails showing celebrities on the witness stand alongside images of Combs, often paired with fabricated channel called Pak Gov Update uploaded a nearly 30-minute-long video titled "Jay-Z Breaks His Silence on Diddy Controversy," which features a thumbnail of the American thumbnail shows Jay-Z breaking down in tears and holding up a CD above a fabricated quote: "I WILL BE DEAD SOON."Pak Gov Update has uploaded similar videos with fake testimonies attributed to other celebrities such as the American comedian Kevin Hart and singer-songwriter began posting content about the closely watched trial in recent weeks. The channel previously posted Urdu content about Pakistan."Pak Gov Update is one of 26 YouTube channels identified by Indicator that have used a mix of false claims and AI slop to cash in on the Diddy trial," said Craig Silverman, co-founder of has "terminated several channels" among those highlighted by Indicator for "violating our terms of service and policies covering spam," the site's spokesman Jack Malon told AFP in a slop refers to often low-quality visual content -- generated using cheap and widely available artificial intelligence tools -- that increasingly appears to be flooding social media sites, blurring the lines between reality and content creators on YouTube and TikTok offer paid courses on how to monetize viral AI slop on tech platforms, many of which have reduced their reliance on human fact-checkers and scaled back content 55, faces life in prison if convicted on five federal charges that include racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation for purposes of theories and falsehoods surrounding his trial have flooded social media sites in recent weeks, threatening to shroud the facts and undermine real witnesses, experts say.A song titled "I Lost Myself at a Diddy Party" and falsely attributed to Justin Bieber recently garnered millions of views across social media platforms, sparking a wave of conspiracy theories about the relationship between the two audio clip of the song, which features lyrics about Bieber losing his innocence after attending a Combs party, was likely created using an AI tool, according to the disinformation watchdog gaining traction online was a manipulated image of Combs and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sitting next to US President Donald Trump on a couch with young women.


France 24
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
AI videos push Combs trial misinformation, researchers say
The flood of false content threatens to distort public perception of the musician's seven-week New York trial, where jurors were deliberating Tuesday to ascertain whether he acted as the ringleader of a criminal organization that facilitated coercive sex marathons with escorts. The sensational AI-driven channels have amassed nearly 70 million views from roughly 900 videos about the musician over the past year, according to data compiled by Indicator, a US publication investigating digital deception. The videos typically feature AI-generated thumbnails showing celebrities on the witness stand alongside images of Diddy, often paired with fabricated quotes. One channel called Pak Gov Update uploaded a nearly 30-minute-long video titled "Jay-Z Breaks His Silence on Diddy Controversy," which features a thumbnail of the American rapper. The thumbnail shows Jay-Z breaking down in tears and holding up a CD above a fabricated quote: "I WILL BE DEAD SOON." Pak Gov Update has uploaded similar videos with fake testimonies attributed to other celebrities such as the American comedian Kevin Hart and the singer and songwriter Usher. It began posting content about the closely watched trial in recent weeks. The channel previously posted Urdu content about Pakistan. "Pak Gov Update is one of 26 YouTube channels identified by Indicator that have used a mix of false claims and AI slop to cash in on the Diddy trial," said Craig Silverman, co-founder of Indicator. YouTube did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment. AI slop refers to often low-quality visual content –- generated using cheap and widely available artificial intelligence tools –- that increasingly appears to be flooding social media sites, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Many content creators on YouTube and TikTok offer paid courses on how to monetize viral AI slop on tech platforms, many of which have reduced their reliance on human fact-checkers and scaled back content moderation. Combs, 55, faces life in prison if convicted on five federal charges that include racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation for purposes of prostitution. Conspiracy theories and falsehoods surrounding his trial have flooded social media sites in recent weeks, threatening to shroud the facts and undermine real witnesses, experts say. A song titled "I Lost Myself at a Diddy Party" and falsely attributed to Justin Bieber recently garnered millions of views across social media platforms, sparking a wave of conspiracy theories about the relationship between the two celebrities. An audio clip of the song, which features lyrics about Bieber losing his innocence after attending one of Combs's parties, was likely created using an AI tool, according to the disinformation watchdog NewsGuard. Also gaining traction online was a manipulated image of Combs and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sitting next to US President Donald Trump on a couch with young women.


Int'l Business Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Int'l Business Times
AI Videos Push Combs Trial Misinformation, Researchers Say
Around two dozen YouTube channels are pumping out AI-generated videos with false claims about music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs's sex trafficking trial, racking up millions of views and profiting from misinformation, researchers say. The flood of false content threatens to distort public perception of the musician's seven-week New York trial, where jurors were deliberating Tuesday to ascertain whether he acted as the ringleader of a criminal organization that facilitated coercive sex marathons with escorts. The sensational AI-driven channels have amassed nearly 70 million views from roughly 900 videos about the musician over the past year, according to data compiled by Indicator, a US publication investigating digital deception. The videos typically feature AI-generated thumbnails showing celebrities on the witness stand alongside images of Diddy, often paired with fabricated quotes. One channel called Pak Gov Update uploaded a nearly 30-minute-long video titled "Jay-Z Breaks His Silence on Diddy Controversy," which features a thumbnail of the American rapper. The thumbnail shows Jay-Z breaking down in tears and holding up a CD above a fabricated quote: "I WILL BE DEAD SOON." Pak Gov Update has uploaded similar videos with fake testimonies attributed to other celebrities such as the American comedian Kevin Hart and the singer and songwriter Usher. It began posting content about the closely watched trial in recent weeks. The channel previously posted Urdu content about Pakistan. "Pak Gov Update is one of 26 YouTube channels identified by Indicator that have used a mix of false claims and AI slop to cash in on the Diddy trial," said Craig Silverman, co-founder of Indicator. YouTube did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment. AI slop refers to often low-quality visual content -- generated using cheap and widely available artificial intelligence tools -- that increasingly appears to be flooding social media sites, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Many content creators on YouTube and TikTok offer paid courses on how to monetize viral AI slop on tech platforms, many of which have reduced their reliance on human fact-checkers and scaled back content moderation. Combs, 55, faces life in prison if convicted on five federal charges that include racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation for purposes of prostitution. Conspiracy theories and falsehoods surrounding his trial have flooded social media sites in recent weeks, threatening to shroud the facts and undermine real witnesses, experts say. A song titled "I Lost Myself at a Diddy Party" and falsely attributed to Justin Bieber recently garnered millions of views across social media platforms, sparking a wave of conspiracy theories about the relationship between the two celebrities. An audio clip of the song, which features lyrics about Bieber losing his innocence after attending one of Combs's parties, was likely created using an AI tool, according to the disinformation watchdog NewsGuard. Also gaining traction online was a manipulated image of Combs and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sitting next to US President Donald Trump on a couch with young women.


eNCA
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Misinformation clouds Sean Combs's sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK - From doctored photos of sex-fueled parties to a racy AI-generated song, a flood of misinformation surrounding music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs threatens to distort public perception of his closely watched New York trial. The larger-than-life rapper faces a slew of charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, with his former partner, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, telling jurors on Tuesday that Combs subjected her to "disgusting" group sex sessions. As allegations surfaced in court, a web of conspiracy theories swirled online -- amplified by social media algorithms -- threatening to shroud the facts surrounding the high-profile celebrity trial. "Nobody believes the earth is flat when they first hear it, but repeated exposure to conspiracy theories can make them start to 'feel' true," Dan Evon, lead writer for RumorGuard, a site that helps debunk viral disinformation, told AFP. "In that sense, it is possible that a flood of falsehoods about the Combs trial could sway or reinforce public opinion," he added. A song titled "I Lost Myself at a Diddy Party" and falsely attributed to Justin Bieber recently garnered millions of views across tech platforms, sparking a wave of conspiracy theories about the relationship between the two celebrities. An audio clip of the song, which features lyrics about Bieber losing his innocence after attending one of Combs's parties, was likely created using an AI tool, according to the disinformation watchdog NewsGuard. Also gaining traction online was a manipulated image of Combs and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sitting next to US President Donald Trump on a couch with young women. In another unfounded claim that went viral, the FBI seized a tape showing Hillary Clinton killing a child at one of Combs's drug-fueled "freak-off" sex parties. NewsGuard reported that the voice of a supposed whistleblower who made the claim in a widely shared video was AI-generated. - 'Perfect storm' - The conspiracy theories lay bare the fragility of a misinformation-filled internet landscape, where views and virality are often mistaken as markers of accurate information. Rampant falsehoods have eroded online trust and turned many social media users into amateur sleuths. In recent months, content creators have pored over videos, photos, and interviews involving Combs and his celebrity associates in search of answers. "Conspiracy theories are as American as baseball and apple pie," A.D. Carson, associate professor of hip-hop at the University of Virginia, told AFP. But, he said, they tend to merge into a "perfect storm" when a celebrity like Combs becomes the focus of round-the-clock media attention -- especially in a criminal case involving sex, power, and politics. Widespread mistrust in the media and public institutions has fueled armies of internet sleuths, who operate on the principle that "there is no truth" and "there are powers that hide information or the real truth from us," Carson said. "Often the misinformation is in response to what people perceive as misinformation," he added. Many of these sleuths have drawn parallels between Combs's case and that of other celebrities convicted of sexual misconduct, including Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and the late financier Epstein. - 'Global cabal' - "While there are credible allegations against Combs, conspiracy theories often push beyond the boundaries of what is factually known to allege an even wider and more sinister plot," said Evon of RumorGuard. "The viral rumours surrounding Combs provide a sliver of proof for other high-profile conspiracy theories: That there's a global cabal involved in sex trafficking. "Diddy's high profile and the nature of his alleged crimes provide another entry point into this conspiracy," he added. Combs has pleaded not guilty on all counts, including the racketeering charge that the hip-hop pioneer led a sex crime ring that held drug-fueled sex parties by use of force, threats and violence. The whirlwind of misinformation could distract public attention from the real allegations facing Combs, and in the worst scenario, influence his trial, experts warned. "It's impossible for people not to be influenced by all the conspiracy theories that are out there," said Alphonse Provinziano, a family law attorney based in Beverly Hills who often works with celebrities. "This happens with every single high-profile trial," he told AFP. "The question is: will the jurors follow the rules and not be influenced by that."


Eyewitness News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Eyewitness News
Misinformation clouds Sean Combs's sex trafficking trial
WASHINGTON - From doctored photos of sex-fueled parties to a racy AI-generated song, a flood of misinformation surrounding music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs threatens to distort public perception of his closely watched New York trial. The larger-than-life rapper faces a slew of charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, with his former partner Casandra "Cassie" Ventura telling jurors on Tuesday that Combs subjected her to "disgusting" group sex sessions. As allegations surfaced in court, a web of conspiracy theories swirled online -- amplified by social media algorithms -- threatening to shroud the facts surrounding the high-profile celebrity trial. "Nobody believes the earth is flat when they first hear it, but repeated exposure to conspiracy theories can make them start to 'feel' true," Dan Evon, lead writer for RumorGuard, a site that helps debunk viral disinformation, told AFP. "In that sense, it is possible that a flood of falsehoods about the Combs trial could sway or reinforce public opinion," he added. A song titled "I Lost Myself at a Diddy Party" and falsely attributed to Justin Bieber recently garnered millions of views across tech platforms, sparking a wave of conspiracy theories about the relationship between the two celebrities. An audio clip of the song, which features lyrics about Bieber losing his innocence after attending one of Combs's parties, was likely created using an AI tool, according to the disinformation watchdog NewsGuard. Also gaining traction online was a manipulated image of Combs and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sitting next to US President Donald Trump on a couch with young women. In another unfounded claim that went viral, the FBI seized a tape showing Hillary Clinton killing a child at one of Combs's drug-fueled "freak-off" sex parties. NewsGuard reported that the voice of a supposed whistleblower who made the claim in a widely shared video was AI-generated. 'PERFECT STORM' The conspiracy theories lay bare the fragility of a misinformation-filled internet landscape, where views and virality are often mistaken as markers of accurate information. Rampant falsehoods have eroded online trust and turned many social media users into amateur sleuths. In recent months, content creators have pored over videos, photos, and interviews involving Combs and his celebrity associates in search of answers. "Conspiracy theories are as American as baseball and apple pie," A.D. Carson, associate professor of hip-hop at the University of Virginia, told AFP. But, he said, they tend to merge into a "perfect storm" when a celebrity like Combs becomes the focus of round-the-clock media attention -- especially in a criminal case involving sex, power, and politics. Widespread mistrust in the media and public institutions has fueled armies of internet sleuths, who operate on the principle that "there is no truth" and "there are powers that hide information or the real truth from us," Carson said. "Often the misinformation is in response to what people perceive as misinformation," he added. Many of these sleuths have drawn parallels between Combs's case and that of other celebrities convicted of sexual misconduct, including Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and the late financier Epstein. 'GLOBAL CABAL' "While there are credible allegations against Combs, conspiracy theories often push beyond the boundaries of what is factually known to allege an even wider and more sinister plot," said Evon of RumorGuard. "The viral rumors surrounding Combs provide a sliver of proof for other high profile conspiracy theories: That there's a global cabal involved in sex trafficking. "Diddy's high profile and the nature of his alleged crimes provide another entry point into this conspiracy," he added. Combs has pleaded not guilty on all counts, including the racketeering charge that the hip-hop pioneer led a sex crime ring that held drug-fueled sex parties by use of force, threats and violence. The whirlwind of misinformation could distract public attention from the real allegations facing Combs, and in the worst scenario, influence his trial, experts warned. "It's impossible for people not to be influenced by all the conspiracy theories that are out there," said Alphonse Provinziano, a family law attorney based in Beverly Hills who often works with celebrities. "This happens with every single high-profile trial," he told AFP. "The question is: will the jurors follow the rules and not be influenced by that."